Senior Commercial Officer in Newport

Company Description

General Dynamics Mission Systems engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of more than 13,000 top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defence and scientific arenas. In the UK, we are leading the way in avionics and communication systems. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency.

Job Description

We're looking for a talented and driven Senior Commercial Officer to join our Commercial Team. In this pivotal role, you'll be instrumental in driving commercial excellence across our organisation, working collaboratively with multi-functional bid teams to develop compelling commercial strategies that support business growth and success. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about delivering customer-focused solutions.

• Lead and support commercial aspects of bid teams, developing clear and compelling commercial strategies that align with business objectives and drive winning outcomes.
• Manage contracts across multiple programmes and projects, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating terms whilst ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely delivery.
• Engage proactively with customers to understand their needs, resolve complex commercial issues, and build long‑term partnerships based on transparency and trust.
• Maintain and optimise Oracle systems and other commercial management tools to ensure data integrity and efficient workflow.
• Identify, analyse, and mitigate commercial risks by influencing team members and implementing effective change management strategies.
• Provide flexible, innovative solutions to commercial challenges, balancing organisational needs with customer requirements whilst managing multiple priorities simultaneously.

Qualifications Required Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrable experience in contract drafting, management, and negotiation with a proven track record of success.
• Solid knowledge of terms and conditions, contractual law, and commercial best practices.
• Software asset management experience, including licence compliance and end‑user licence agreement drafting.
• Strong customer relationship management experience with the ability to resolve complex commercial issues and build partnerships.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with strong interpersonal abilities.
• Proven analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify and mitigate commercial risks.
• Experience with commercial and contract management processes, including bid management and commercial strategy development.
• Advanced computer literacy with proficiency in enterprise systems, business applications, and Oracle systems.
• UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) contracting experience.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with or familiarity with AI/ML models is preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of Single Source Regulation Office (SSRO) regulations.
• Industrial participation, offset management, or international contracting experience.

Additional Information

Starting salary for this position is £44,000 - £54,000 p/a depending on experience plus our excellent flexible benefits package. We offer hybrid working - for this role ideally we are looking for an average of 2 days per week per month on site. We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose, offering impressive benefits:

• A compressed nine-day fortnight and compressed hours - which means every other Friday off.
• A personalized career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews - supporting and valuing your progression within the Company.
• A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded with flexible benefits.

We believe in maintaining a diverse workplace - inclusive of beliefs, cultural background, job experiences, thoughts and ideas. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we welcome you to join our inclusive team! Our success is fuelled by our colleagues and the wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills they bring to the Company. We are a Disability Confident Employer, as such we offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please email disabilityconfident@gd-ms.uk if you would like your application to be considered under the DC Scheme. All successful/appointed applicants must be able to obtain a level of UK Security clearance that is appropriate for the role and undertake suitable Right to work checks.